One of the Most Remarkable Discoveries by Biologists Over Recent

question 105

Multiple Choice

One of the most remarkable discoveries by biologists over recent decades is that life can

• A) survive in an astonishing variety of environments
• B) only exist in a very narrow range of environments
• C) only exist under conditions that exist on Earth
• D) survive in any and every environment, however harsh

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Definitions:

Alcohols

Organic compounds containing a hydroxyl (-OH) group attached to a saturated carbon atom, and are widely used in industry and chemistry.

Reaction

A reaction in chemistry refers to the process in which substances, known as reactants, undergo chemical transformation to produce new substances, known as products.

Organic Product

A compound containing carbon atoms that results from an organic reaction.

Structure

Structure refers to the arrangement of atoms or molecules in a substance, determining its properties and function.